For a limited time this position is offering a $12,500 sign-on bonus in exchange for a 3 year work commitment! If you are a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist, now is the time to find your place at UPMC!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

The Histology Technician performs the fixation, embedding, microtomy, slide mounting and staining to include H&E staining, special stains, enzyme histochemical stains and immunohistochemical stains, maintains equipment and instruments used in pathology, and assists with gross pathology.

Process and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for cutting, mounting and staining, etc., for review by the staff pathologist.

Utilize the Pathology Information System efficiently to generate worklists and labels and to improve the workflow.

Qualifications

Histotechnician

High school diploma.

Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam; successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years or an Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred.

Senior Histotechnician

High school diploma.

Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam; successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years or an Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

3 years of clinical laboratory experience post-training is required.

Histotechnologist

Completion of the educational requirements needed in order to take the Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); B.S. degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last 5 years, or a B.S.degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S., Canada or a CAP/The Joint Commission (JCAHO)/AABB accredited laboratory within the last 10 years. Experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology) or an appropriately board certified medical scientist.

1 year of full time experience in a histology laboratory preferred.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual education and experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Histology Technician (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

American Society for Clinical Pathology

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range:
$17
to
$27.22

Union Position: No

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UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

For a limited time this position is offering a $12,500 sign-on bonus in exchange for a 3 year work commitment! If you are a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist, now is the time to find your place at UPMC!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

The Histology Technician performs the fixation, embedding, microtomy, slide mounting and staining to include H&E staining, special stains, enzyme histochemical stains and immunohistochemical stains, maintains equipment and instruments used in pathology, and assists with gross pathology.

Process and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for cutting, mounting and staining, etc., for review by the staff pathologist.

Utilize the Pathology Information System efficiently to generate worklists and labels and to improve the workflow.

Qualifications

Histotechnician

High school diploma.

Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam; successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years or an Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

1 year of clinical laboratory experience post-training is preferred.

Senior Histotechnician

High school diploma.

Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam; successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years or an Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

3 years of clinical laboratory experience post-training is required.

Histotechnologist

Completion of the educational requirements needed in order to take the Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); B.S. degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last 5 years, or a B.S.degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S., Canada or a CAP/The Joint Commission (JCAHO)/AABB accredited laboratory within the last 10 years. Experience must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology) or an appropriately board certified medical scientist.

1 year of full time experience in a histology laboratory preferred.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual education and experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Histology Technician (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

American Society for Clinical Pathology

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

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